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Mountain Honeyeater (Meliphaga orientalis)

Mountain Honeyeater

Meliphaga orientalis

About the Mountain Honeyeater

The mountain honeyeater, hill-forest honeyeater, or mountain meliphaga (Meliphaga orientalis) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Mountain Honeyeater?

The scientific name of the Mountain Honeyeater is Meliphaga orientalis.

How many Mountain Honeyeater sightings have been recorded?

12 observations of the Mountain Honeyeater have been recorded on iNaturalist.

12 observations on iNaturalist
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